Print Production Supervisor

Position Summary: Print Production Supervisor:The Print Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of our industrial printing production floor, including personnel management, process optimization, equipment efficiency, scheduling, and quality control. This role ensures that production goals are met or exceeded while maintaining safety standards and continuous improvement in processes and performance. The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader with a strong background in industrial printing, lean manufacturing, and team development.Key Responsibilities: Print Production Supervisor:Plan, coordinate, and control production processes to meet customer deadlines.Conduct material inventory to ensure stock levels are accurate to mitigate a slowdown in production.Develop daily and weekly production schedules based on sales orders, inventory levels, and capacity planning.Monitor production output and adjust resources, shifts, and operations as needed to stay on track.Ensure compliance with job specifications, color standards, and print tolerances.Identify opportunities to optimize machine utilization, reduce setup time, and minimize waste.Lead, mentor, and manage a team of operators, technicians, and production staff.Provide training and development programs to ensure operators follow best practices and are cross-trained across functions.Conduct regular team meetings, shift handovers, and performance evaluations.Foster a culture of accountability, respect, safety, and continuous improvement.Ensure strict adherence to quality standards, print registration, ink color matching, and defect control.Work closely with Quality Assurance to troubleshoot defects, customer complaints, and in-process inspections.Enforce company and OSHA safety protocols and ensure a clean, organized production area.Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Customer Service, and Purchasing to ensure smooth order flow, material availability, and technical feasibility.Provide accurate updates on order status, production bottlenecks, and customer delivery timelines.Participate in new product launches and prototyping efforts with engineering support.Support shipping and receiving products and materials. (As needed)Required Qualifications: Print Production Supervisor:Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).5–10 years of experience in a production management role, preferably in industrial printing or packaging manufacturing.Proven experience managing teams in a high-mix, low-to-medium volume environment.Strong knowledge of production planning tools, print workflow management, and ERP systems.Exceptional leadership and communication skills; able to motivate and manage diverse teams.Solid understanding of color theory, ink systems, registration techniques, and substrates (plastics, films, foils, etc.).Proficient in Lean, Six Sigma, and/or ISO 9001:2015 standards.Ability to troubleshoot production, personnel, or equipment issues calmly and effectively.Working knowledge of maintenance scheduling and preventive maintenance programOnsite Personnel is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce in an inclusive culture environment. Onsite Personnel does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.